Police are investigating a “report that a man was stabbed” in the early hours of this morning.

Officers say the victim appears to have been attacked in the Queen Street area of Ballymena.

Inspector Michael Simpson said: “At approximately 4am, police received a report that a 21-year-old man had been stabbed a number of times by two men close to a park in the area.

“The victim managed to walk to a nearby shop where he raised the alarm. He was taken to hospital for treatment for injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening at this stage.”

The PSNI says anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact detectives at Ballymena PSNI Station on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference number 96 01/03/17 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.